Mud (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Two teenage boys find a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi River and help him reunite with his lover and escape an avenging family and their armed posse.
Rated PG-13 • 2013 • 2h 10m
Two teenage boys discover a fugitive hiding on a river island and agree to help him reunite with his true love. Matthew McConaughey and Tye Sheridan. The PG-13 rating covers violence and the film's adult themes around love and disappointment.
Cast
Is Mud appropriate for kids?
Two teenage boys discover a fugitive hiding on a river island and agree to help him reunite with his true love. Matthew McConaughey and Tye Sheridan. The PG-13 rating covers violence and the film's adult themes around love and disappointment. Read more — free account
Content severity in Mud
What happens in Mud, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 3/10
- 0:42 🔥 Mature Themes 5/10
Sex and nudity in Mud
None.
Violence and gore in Mud
A violent confrontation. Snakebite. A standoff with bounty hunters. Purposeful rather than graphic.
Language in Mud
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Mud
None.
Mature themes in Mud
A boy's romantic idealism tested by adult reality — Mud's love story vs his parents' failing marriage. The film is about what happens to a boy who believes in love when every adult around him demonstrates its failure. McConaughey's performance is one of his finest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mud appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Mud is best for ages 13+. It's rated PG-13. Two teenage boys discover a fugitive hiding on a river island and agree to help him reunite with his true love. Matthew McConaughey and Tye Sheridan. The PG-13 rating covers violence and the film's adult themes around…
What age rating does Mud have?
Mud is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Mud about?
Two teenage boys discover a fugitive hiding on a river island and agree to help him reunite with his true love. Matthew McConaughey and Tye Sheridan. The PG-13 rating covers violence and the film's adult themes around love and disappointment.
Is there sex or nudity in Mud?
None.
How violent is Mud?
A violent confrontation. Snakebite. A standoff with bounty hunters. Purposeful rather than graphic.
Is the language in Mud appropriate for kids?
Moderate language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Mud?
None.
What mature themes appear in Mud?
A boy's romantic idealism tested by adult reality — Mud's love story vs his parents' failing marriage. The film is about what happens to a boy who believes in love when every adult around him demonstrates its failure. McConaughey's performance is one of his…
How long is Mud?
Mud runs 130 minutes, directed by Jeff Nichols, released in 2012.
Where can I read the full Mud parent guide?
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